What does Pax Priority refer to in AE terminology?

• A. A designation for time-insensitive routine evacuation.
• B. A patient classification indicating time-sensitive evacuation needs with priority over routine cases after higher-priority patients.
• C. An acronym for in-flight medical equipment readiness.
• D. A medical clearance protocol for crew.

Answer: (B)

Pax Priority is a way to classify a patient for aeromedical evacuation when the situation is time-sensitive but not immediate life-threatening. It signals that the patient should be evacuated as soon as possible and ahead of routine cases, but only after those with higher-priority conditions are already scheduled. This helps flight planning and resource allocation when aircraft seats and crews are limited. For example, if there are patients with life-threatening needs (highest priority), a Pax Priority patient would be flown next, before routine evacuees. It’s about sequencing evacuees based on urgency, not about equipment or clearance processes.